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title: "Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino to Spurs update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-tottenham-spurs-antonio-conte-mauricio-pochettino-update/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2023-03-02T16:40:49Z"
modified: "2023-03-02T16:40:49Z"
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# Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino to Spurs update

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) chairman Daniel Levy is personally eyeing former boss Mauricio Pochettino as an option to replace manager [Antonio Conte.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/antonio-conte/)**

### The Lowdown: Conte future uncertain…

The future of Spurs’ current head coach remains uncertain with his contract expiring at the end of this [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) season.

While Tottenham do have an option to[extend his stay](https://talksport.com/football/1305213/antonio-conte-future-tottenham-increasingly-uncertain-daniel-levy/) by a further year, it is believed that a departure is possible for the Italian with reports suggesting that Levy has already identified managerial targets.

One of those is Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, according to[reports,](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-eyeing-roberto-de-zerbi/) with Lilywhites chiefs even being impressed by what they’ve seen from Sassuolo’s former boss.

### The Latest: Levy eyes Pochettino…

Writing for [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/tottenham-levy-wants-50-yo-manager-if-conte-leaves-hotspur-way/), reporter Dean Jones has claimed Levy personally wants Pochettino to replace Conte if he leaves.

The report adds that the 50-year-old is ‘of interest’ to Tottenham’s chairman, even if some ‘senior figures’ don’t entirely agree with the prospect of a Pochettino reunion.

This comes as Spurs insiders ‘admit’ it is ‘feasible’ this is Conte’s final season in charge.

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### The Verdict: Perfect man…

As a coach who knows the club inside-out, has experience working with members of the squad and is proven in the Premier League – we believe Pochettino would be the ideal Conte replacement.

The former Tottenham boss [famously operated with little backing](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/01/mauricio-pochettino-says-tottenham-are-not-equipped-to-fight-for-the-title) during his time at N17 and still managed to get the very best out of his squad.

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Spurs’ unlikely road to the Champions League final in 2019 is real evidence of this, and since departing, Pochettino has gained valuable experience at Paris-Saint Germain.

The Argentine guided them to a [Ligue 1 title triumph](https://talksport.com/football/1093328/lionel-messi-goal-won-mauricio-pochettino-title-psg/) last year whilst also clinching[two other major honours](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mauricio-pochettino/erfolge/trainer/9044) during his time in France.

Called a [‘world class](https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1324280796857933824)‘ coach for his brilliant job at Spurs by Jamie O’Hara, we believe Pochettino should be the standout candidate.